ARKANSASE
INTERSCHOLASTIC CYCLING LEAGUE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 5th, 2023 Terry Coddington
Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling Association 1-501-908-8072
terry@arkansasmtb.org
Youth Mountain Bike Racing Arrives in the City of Harrison
Fayetteville, AR: Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling Association (AR NICA) returns for its 8th season with races around the state. AR NICA will arrive in Harrison Arkansas for two events, a total of 4 days of mountain bike riding and racing. AR NICA will bring an estimated 900 racers and 2000 spectators to the area over the two weekends.
The 2023 event series brings over 900 student-athletes, 350 coaches, and hundreds of volunteers across the state for six event weekends:
August 12 Practice Race and Clinic, North Arkansas College, Harrison, AR
August 26-27 Time Trial North Arkansas College, Harrison, AR
September 9-10 Race #1 Springhill Park, Barling, AR
September 23-24 Race #2 Clysta Willett Park, Mountain Home, AR
October 7-8 Race #3 Cedar Glades, Hot Springs, AR
October 28-29 Race #4 Centennial Park, Fayetteville, AR
"We are excited to bring a new sport to Harrison. We are essentially youth development on two wheels, but we have also discovered that when you get more kids on bikes, you get more families on bikes and that changes communities." says Terry Coddington, league director at Arkansas NICA. "We have seen our organization be a positive tool of change within communities. Mountain Biking is a life sport that anyone can do and we would like to invite the community to come out and see how awesome these young athletes are and the impact we are making on their lives."
About AR NICA: Arkansas NICA was formed in 2016 under the direction of Kyla Templeton from Bentonville.. AR NICA's goal is to increase access to mountain biking throughout the state for any student-athlete interested in participating. AR NICA focuses on more than racing, league participants and families enjoy programs and events like GRIT: Girls Riding Together, focused on building community within athletes, trail maintenance and environmental stewardship through Teen Trail Corps, skills sessions and clinics, coaches training and development, and Adventure programming that combines mountain biking with games and outdoor experiential education. At the root of NICA is our core values of Fun, Inclusivity, Equity, Respect and Community. More information can be found at www.arkansasmtb.org
About NICA NATIONAL: Founded in 2009, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) develops interscholastic mountain biking programs for student-athletes across the United States. NICA's mission and vision center around youth development, building strong minds, bodies, and character while empowering youth to belong to a thriving and engaged cycling community. NICA has leagues in 30 states with more than 10,000 volunteer coaches and 40,000 student-athletes participating. More information can be found at www.nationalmtb.org
For more information regarding team development, sponsorship opportunities, hosting a race or event, or general information, please reach out to League Director Terry Coddington.
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